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Lenovo IdeaPad S9/S10
User Guide
S9/S10 User Guide V1.0 EN cover1-4
LENOVO
If your product is not working correctly
DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE
ENERGY STAR model information
Table 1. ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system
Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity
II. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes
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Chapter 3. Using external
Contents
Chapter 2. Using Your
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited
Contents
Appendix C. Specifications
Appendix B. Customer
a b c d
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
Top View
Integrated camera
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Computer display
Power button
Wireless device switch
Microphone built-in
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
AC power adapter jack
Left-side View
Fan louvers
Security keyhole
Right-side View
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
PCI Express card slot
Built-in speakers for rich powerful sound
System status indicators
The system status indicators show the current status of your computer
Front View
a b c d
Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
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Battery pack
Battery latch - spring loaded
Battery latch - manual
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
ƒ Hard Disk Drive
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
Hard Disk Drive/Memory RAM compartment
ƒ Memory RAM compartment
„ Putting your computer to Stand By
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Putting your computer to Stand by or Shutting It Down
„ Shutting Down Your computer
Using the Touch Pad
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Using the Keyboard
„ Numeric Keypad
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
„ Function Key Combinations
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Fn + F2 Turn off/on the LCD screen
„ OneKey Rescue System button
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
For details, see OneKey Rescue System User Guide
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Using memory cards
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„ Inserting a memory card
Using the Integrated Camera
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
„ Removing a memory card
„ Using LAN port
Using the Internet
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
„ Using wireless LAN
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Securing your computer
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
„ Attaching a Security Lock Optional
„ Using Passwords
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
To set a Supervisor Password
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Only a system administrator is able to perform this procedure
Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
1 Select Set Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key
Changing or Removing the User Password
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer To set a User Password
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Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
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Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Using battery and AC adapter
Installing Device Drivers
„ Your Computer Batteries
„ Using the AC Adapter
„ Checking Battery Status
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
1 Connect the power cord to the transformer pack
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
„ Charging the Battery
„ Handling the Battery
Danger
ƒ Keep the battery pack away from fire
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Danger
Chapter 3. Using external devices
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device
Chapter 3. Using external devices
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Chapter 3. Using external devices
Connecting a PC card device
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„ Connecting a VGA monitor
Connecting an external display
Chapter 3. Using external devices
Chapter 3. Using external devices
Connecting a headphone and audio device
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Chapter 3. Using external devices
Connecting an external microphone
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„ Enabling Bluetooth communications
Connecting a Bluetooth device
Chapter 3. Using external devices
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
your computer, see Lenovo IdeaPad S9/S10 Setup Poster
Where can I find warranty information?
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Where are the recovery discs?
How can I contact the Customer Support Center?
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
„ Display Problems
When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen
ƒ Touch the touch pad ƒ Press any key ƒ Press the power button
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
My screen goes blank while the computer is on
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
„ A Password Problem
„ Keyboard Problems
I forgot my password
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
„ Sleep or Hibernation Problems
The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
„ Computer Screen Problems
The screen is blank
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The screen is unreadable or distorted
3 Click the Advanced Settings button
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
„ Sound Problems
„ Battery Problems
Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty
„ Other Problems
„ A Hard Disk Drive Problem
„ A Startup Problem
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
The computer does not start from a device you want
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
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Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
Getting Help and Service
Calling the Customer Support Center
Getting Help on the Web
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
The following items are not covered
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
ƒ Machine Type and Model
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
Getting Help around the World
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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Important Safety Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Conditions That Require Immediate Action
„ Safety Guidelines
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Service and Upgrades
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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Danger
„ Power Cords and Power Adapters
Danger
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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„ Plugs and Outlets
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Extension Cords and Related Devices
Danger
Danger
„ Power Supply Statement
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Lithium Coin Cell Battery Notice
Danger
„ Heat and Product Ventilation
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Danger
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
ƒ Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ CD and DVD Drive Safety
Danger
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Electrical Current Safety Information
Danger
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
To connect 1. Turn everything OFF
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Laser Compliance Statement
Danger
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Danger
„ Liquid Crystal Display LCD Notice
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Be Careful about Where and How You Work
Caring Your Computer
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge
„ Carry Your Computer Properly
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Be Gentle with Your Computer
„ For outdoor use
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Data Safety
„ Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly
„ Other Important Tips
„ Take Care in Setting Passwords
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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„ Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Cleaning Your Computer Display
Accessibility and Comfort
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Ergonomic Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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„ What If You are Traveling?
Maintenance
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Questions about Vision?
„ General Tips for Maintenance
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
ƒ Update device drivers and BIOS when needed
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
ƒ Turn off the computer and start the recovery process
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
„ What This Warranty Covers
„ What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct Problems
„ How to Obtain Warranty Service
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
„ Exchange of a Product or Part
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
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„ Your Additional Responsibilities
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
„ Use of Personal Information
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
„ What This Warranty Does not Cover
„ Limitation of Liability
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
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„ Other Rights
„ Dispute Resolution
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
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„ European Economic Area EEA
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
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Warranty Information
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
1 Customer Replaceable Unit “CRU” Service
„ Types of Warranty Service
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
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4 Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty 2 On-site Service
3 Courier or Depot Service
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Warranty Service Telephone Numbers
Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
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+7-495
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
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Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs
Environment ƒ Temperature
Appendix C. Specifications
Specifications
Size
ƒ Lithium-ion Li-Ion battery pack Nominal voltage 11.1 V dc
Appendix C. Specifications
Battery pack
Power source AC adapter
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Appendix D. Notices
Notices
Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing
Appendix D. Notices
„ Television output notice
„ Export classification notice
Appendix D. Notices
„ Wireless Interoperability
Wireless related information
Appendix D. Notices
„ Usage Environment and Your Health
Appendix D. Notices
„ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement
Electronic Emissions Notices
Appendix D. Notices
„ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada
„ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement
Appendix D. Notices
„ German Class B Compliance Statement
Appendix D. Notices
Appendix D. Notices
Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. 1
„ European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance
Appendix D. Notices
„ Korea Class B
„ Japan Compliance Statement for Power line Harmonics
„ Japanese VCCI Class B Statement
Appendix D. Notices
„ General Recycling Statement
WEEE and Recycling Statements
Appendix D. Notices
EU WEEE Statements
Appendix D. Notices
„ Collecting and Recycling a Disused Lenovo Computer or Monitor
Japan Recycling Statements
Appendix D. Notices
„ Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components
„ Disposing a Disused Battery Pack from Lenovo Notebook Computers
Appendix D. Notices
Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk
Notice for Users in the U.S.A
Appendix D. Notices
ƒ Using the preinstalled recovery program, bring the hard disk back to factory-ship state
Appendix D. Notices
Trademarks
Appendix D. Notices
Index
Problems
Lenovo Limited Warranty
Password
Keyboard
Index
